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9/13 math terms
Term | Definition |
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reciprocal | The reciprocal of a number is also known as the multiplicative inverse of the number |
multiplicative inverse | The multiplicative inverse of a number a/b is the number b/a, where a and b are nonzero numbers. The product of any nonzero number and it's multiplicative inverse is 1. |
mixed number | A mixed has a whole number part and a fraction part. |
fraction | A fraction represents a part of a whole object, set, or unit. A fraction is written using two whole numbers sperated by a bar. |
benchmark fraction | Benchmark fractions are common fractions you use to estimate the value of fractions. 0, 1/2, 1. |